Plasma and fusion science. Versatile and compact, for any lab.
The Alpha-E family brings hands-on plasma and fusion experimentation to teaching labs, university and corporate research programs, and workforce training — at price points institutions can act on.
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
Fusion energy has seen incredible growth as an industry in recent years, and holds the potential to revolutionize our world by providing clean, limitless energy. Yet today, most university students learn about fusion in theory only. This leaves many graduates with little or no hands-on experience, especially at the undergraduate level.
Alpha Ring has developed the Alpha-E family — a range of bench-scale plasma and fusion devices for teaching and research. Each device is purpose-built for a specific audience: from community college workforce programs to university physics courses to research groups requiring dedicated on-site ion beam capability.
Each Alpha-E Device Is A Complete Turnkey System
Every device in the Alpha-E family is delivered with onsite installation, faculty training, and ongoing technical support — so your program is operational from day one. Each device integrates with standard and custom laboratory equipment for a wide range of teaching and research applications.
See It. Touch It. Measure It.
- Generate real plasma and fusion phenomena — and observe them directly, at the bench scale
- Observe fusion particles using multiple detectors
- Move beyond theory with immersive, hands-on learning
- Build knowledge and confidence to become the next generation of fusion experts
Enhance Scientific Research
- A powerful self-learning platform for researchers
- Generate authentic experimental datasets from real plasma and fusion experiments
- Accelerate discovery in fusion and particle physics
- Develop the measurement, diagnostic, and data analysis skills that research programs and industry require
A Multidisciplinary Platform
RF & Microwave Electronics
Generating and confining plasma
Materials Science
Exploring how target materials influence fusion reactivity
Fusion Physics
Understanding cross-sections and particle diagnostics
Data Acquisition & Analysis
Tools for signal processing, particle track analysis, and data management — including software provided with every Alpha-E device
The Alpha-E Family
Alpha-E Plasma
A bench-scale ECR plasma platform for undergraduate and graduate physics programs and workforce training.
From $30,000
Alpha-E Prime
A bench-scale D-D fusion device built for teaching — designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate lab courses in physics and nuclear engineering.
From $50,000
Alpha-E Pro
A research-grade ion beam accelerator for university research groups and corporate labs requiring dedicated, on-site neutron generation capability.
Contact us to discuss your requirements